3 newborns die in state-run hospital

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Press Trust of India Sambhal (UP)
Last Updated : Jul 18 2016 | 12:42 PM IST
Three newborns died in a district hospital here with families alleging negligence of doctors, prompting the District Magistrate to order an inquiry in to the matter.
The incident took place last night when newborns of three women -- Sonika, Aasma and Sana -- died in the hospital, where they were admitted for delivery.
The victims' family members alleged that the newborns had died due to negligence of doctors and hospital staff.
Taking note of the incident, District Magistrate N K S Chauhan has ordered the probe in to the matter.
"The matter came to my notice last night and I have ordered the Chief Medical Officer to probe it. Stern action will be taken against the guilty," he said.
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First Published: Jul 18 2016 | 12:42 PM IST

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